Genie Basic Settings | NETGEAR R6300-100NAS specs

3. Genie Basic Settings	3
Your Internet connection and network

This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Basic Home screen, shown in the following figure:

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Internet Setup

•Attached Devices

•Parental Controls

•ReadySHARE USB Storage

•Basic Wireless Settings

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NETGEAR R6300-100NAS user manual Genie Basic Settings, Your Internet connection and network

Contents

R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Technical Support TrademarksStatement of Conditions Contents USB Storage Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Getting to know your router Unpack Your Router Position Your Router Hardware Features Front and Side Panel Back Panel LED Label Connecting to the router Getting Started with Netgear Genie Wireless Devices and Security Settings Router Setup PreparationTypes of Logins and Access Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Netgear Genie Setup  To use Netgear Genie to set up your router Use Netgear Genie after Installation Upgrade Router Firmware Router Dashboard Basic Home Screen  To use WPS to join the wireless network Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your NetworkWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method Manual Method Genie Basic Settings Your Internet connection and network Internet Setup Internet Setup Screen FieldsDoes Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no Internet IP Address Attached Devices  To set up Live Parental Controls Parental Controls R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit ReadySHARE USB Storage Click the Take me to the status screen button Basic Wireless Settings  To view or change basic wireless settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Network GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n/acRegion Selection Security Options Settings Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase  To set up a guest network Guest Networks Guest Network Wireless Security Options WPA Encryption Specifying custom settings Genie Advanced Home Setup Wizard WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS WizardSelect either Push Button or PIN Number Setup Menu WAN Setup Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ serverChange the MTU Size  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup Common MTU Sizes LAN Setup  To change the LAN settings LAN Setup Screen Settings Use the Router as a Dhcp Server Address Reservation  To reserve an IP address Quality of Service QoS Setup Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia ApplicationsSet Up QoS for Internet Access QoS for Applications and Online Gaming  To create a QoS policy for applications and online games QoS for a Router LAN Port Click the Add Priority Rule button QoS for a MAC Address Click Add Priority Rule Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy  To edit or delete a QoS policy Accessing and configuring a USB storage drive USB Storage ReadySHARE Access USB Drive RequirementsFile-Sharing Scenarios Sharing Large Files over the Internet Sharing PhotosStoring Files in a Central Location for Printing  To share files with your friends and family Basic Settings  To access your USB device Add or Edit a Network Folder USB Storage Advanced Settings Safely Remove a USB Drive Available Network Folders Media Server Settings Specify Approved USB Devices Select the Allow only approved devices check box Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browser Ftp//10.1.65.4 ReadySHARE Printer  To set up ReadySHARE Printer ReadySHARE Printer R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit USB Control Center Utility Control Center Configuration USB Printer Scan with a Multi-Function Printer Desktop Netgear Genie Keeping unwanted content out of your network Security Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic  To delete a keyword or domain To specify a trusted computer Block Services Port Filtering  To block services R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Schedule Blocking  To schedule blocking  To set up email notifications Security Event Email Notifications Administration Managing your network Upgrade the Router Firmware Router Information Internet Provider WAN SetupView Router Status LAN Port Statistics Button System up time and poll interval statistics Connection Status Button View connection status information Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Restore Configuration Settings Manage the Configuration FileBack Up Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed up Set Password Password RecoveryErase R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode  To set up the R6300 WiFi Router in Bridge mode R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Repeating Function WDS Wireless repeating scenario Wireless Repeating Function Set Up the Base Station  To set up the base station Set Up a Repeater Unit  To configure the router as a repeater unitPort Forwarding and Triggering Remote Computer Access Basics Destination port number Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Add a Custom Service  To set up port forwarding Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public Click Edit Service or Delete ServiceEditing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry  To edit or delete a port forwarding entry Set Up Port Triggering Universal Plug and Play on R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Dynamic DNS Forward traffic to a changing IP address Static Routes  To set up a static route Remote Management USB Settings Universal Plug and Play To turn on Universal Plug and Play  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type IPv6 Traffic Meter Set the Traffic Counter to begin at a specific time and date Troubleshooting Quick Tips Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Sequence to Restart Your Network Troubleshooting with the LEDs Power/Test LED Is Off or BlinkingPower/Test LED Stays Amber Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Wireless LEDs Are OffLEDs Never Turn Off Push N Connect WPS Button Blinks Amber Cannot Access the Internet Cannot Log In to the Router 111 Troubleshooting PPPoE Troubleshooting Internet Browsing To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Wireless Signal Strength Wireless ConnectivityRestore the Factory Settings and Password Changes Not Saved Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Test the LAN Path to Your Router To ping the router from a running Windows PC Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Factory Settings Supplemental Information 117 Technical Specifications R6300 Router specifications 119 Regulatory Compliance Information Netgear Dual Band WirelessNotification of Compliance Europe EU Declaration of Conformity 121 FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Caution Avertissement Industry CanadaImportant Note Radiation Exposure Statement GPL License Agreement Interference Reduction Table Index 125 126 127 128